The Harlequin's Legacy

Dare to dream. Dare to believe. Dare to embrace your legacy.

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Pub Date 20 Oct 2024 | Archive Date 30 Oct 2024

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Description

Dare to dream. Dare to believe. Dare to embrace your legacy.

In the enchanting land of The Vale, the grand city of Pivot stands as a beacon of innovation where scientific progress clashes with the now-dwindling beliefs in magic that the place once held.

Just outside of Pivot, 17-year-old Pascal has spent his life at The Skystead Home for Orphaned Children. Life outside the orphanage seems ceaselessly interesting, and shielded from the rest of the world, he wants nothing more than to explore. Already puzzled by unanswered questions about his past, Pascal’s concern deepens as he learns about a grim mystery of local children’s disappearances.

In pursuit of finding his place in life, Pascal is joined by Paloma—a street-savvy girl and former gang leader with a tragic past—and Pierrot—a silent, enigmatic companion. Together, the unlikely trio begins to sneak out of the orphanage to experience the one place that still embraces magic: the welcoming carnival.

As secrets begin to unravel, the truth unveils hidden powers within each of these three young adventurers. Their friendships are challenged as they overcome demons, both inside and outside themselves. Yet, each step brings them closer to the truth: a sinister plot that threatens the very fabric of their world.

Before they know it, the fate of the missing children has become inextricably intertwined with their own.

The Harlequin’s Legacy is a gripping tale of adventure, friendship, and self-discovery. Pascal, Paloma, and Pierrot trust in their inner courage and resilience to reach their true potential despite trials and tribulations. This story encourages everyone to dare to dream, to believe in themselves, and embrace the legacy that awaits them.


Dare to dream. Dare to believe. Dare to embrace your legacy.

In the enchanting land of The Vale, the grand city of Pivot stands as a beacon of innovation where scientific progress clashes with the...


Advance Praise

5 Star Review:

"I was hooked from the first page and really glad the cover and description did this justice. I enjoyed the opening chapter to this world and how everything worked together. The characters were everything that I wanted and thought it reminded me a lot of fantasy movies that I loved as a kid. I'm excited to read where this series will go. Especially since Andrés Rosas Hott has a strong writing style that keeps you engaged.” — Booksirens

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5 Star Review:

“Although I’d say this story is aimed at middle school age, I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and finished it over a couple of days. There was so much about it to enjoy. It’s a great adventure story with plenty of themes to explore: friendship, loyalty, ruthlessness, bullying, good and evil, deception, fear and anxiety, abandonment, finding your own tribe. I highly recommend it.” — Goodreads

5 Star Review:

"Andrés, Bravo, this is what I was looking for when I went looking for a fantasy book for my niece." — Booksprout

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4 Star Review:

“ This was a good book and a fun read, i only wish that we could've gotten more of a back story for Pierrot and Paloma. I hope there will be more books to tell more of their stories!! Or even a prequel! ” — Booksirens


5 Star Review:

"I was hooked from the first page and really glad the cover and description did this justice. I enjoyed the opening chapter to this world and how everything worked together. The...


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ISBN 9789198971521
PRICE US$17.99 (USD)
PAGES 340

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Featured Reviews

This book was awesome! I grabbed it for the cover honestly, which is stunning, and found myself in a fun YA adventure. I loved our main characters so much and the journey they went on was great to read about. I would recommend this to fans of Percy Jackson and the Lion, the witch, and the wardrobe.

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I loved this story! It’s really refreshing to read such a well written adventure story with romance that isn’t in the gutter or with a love triangle. I enjoyed the worked building and the many different themes, also the whole way the story unfolded.

I will buy this book for my daughter if I see it in print.

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An absolutely stunning story! Fascinating characters and a richly designed world bring this tale of magic and horror to life beautifully, and left me excited to see what this author will do next! Thank you to NetGalley and Red Moon Publishing for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review!

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So goodddddddd oh my God! Such a good book. I loved the experience of reading this amazing story. I recommend everyone to read this book as fast as they can because it's really good.

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This was a strong start to this series and I was invested in what was going on in the world. Andrés Rosas Hott was able to create a interesting world and characters that felt like they belonged in the story. I was hooked from the start of the book and it didn’t let go until the end. I was excited to read the next chapter once I finished this book.

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Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!!!

4.5 rounded up

A trio of teenagers embark on a quest of self-discovery: the acrobatic orphan Pascal, the petty criminal Paloma, and the ever-silent juggler Pierrot.

The land of Vale once believed in the wonders of magic, but now has fallen under the sway of logic and reason. Or triad of leads escape the bounds of their orphange in pursuit of adventure at the nearby carnival, a place where they can discover both where they came from and who they can become. Throw in a mystery revolving missing children, and we have quite the adventure on our hands!!

This is a really sweet tale that pulls imagery from Commedia dell'Arte theatre productions. Whimsy and magic and wonder fill the pages, as our leads set out to find a place to belong. Each has their own pains and traumas to overcome and unique experiences that color their reactions. Even when their similarities are at the forefront, each character still felt like themselves.

This story is a tribute to youth and the shift into adulthood, that tumultuous and exciting time when one discovers who they want to be. The writing is delightfully descriptive and whimsical, perfectly matching the tone of wonder this novel sets out to create.

Readers of all ages would get something out of this story, be it validation of present aging or a nostalgic reminiscing to one's own youth. While darker things do pop up in the book—like extreme poverty, -- and all manner of violence—younger audiences wouldn't be put off or alarmed. Horrible things happen to people of all ages, pretending that isn't the case causes far more harm than good.

Additionally, if you enjoyed the book <i>Inkheart</i> or the film <i>The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnasus</i>, I think you'd have a lovely time here.

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The Harlequin's Legacy is a good-versus-evil adventure story with a heavy dollop of found-family goodness, but despite my overly simplified description, Andrés Rosas Hott adds a level of depth that surpassed my expectations.

The story revolves around three main characters: the friendly, positive and athletic dreamer Pascal; the streetwise but untrusting leader of a gang, Paloma; and the silent and sensitive, yet wise and instinctive Pierrot. The trio begin the book trying to navigate the social dynamics of life in an orphanage, trying to avoid trouble and handle the resident bullies, and ends with them fighting to save the world they know from the powers of darkness. I enjoyed both halves of the book, the slower-paced character study to build the world, and the rollercoaster ride after the proverbial "s" hit the fan throwing that meticulously-built world into chaos.

Andrés has a descriptive writing style that really helps to breathe life into the Orphanage and the town of Pivot, making them feel vibrant and lived in, instead of just a mere backdrop for the story. This level of description also extends to the characters, rounding them out into three dimensions, strengthening the connection that we as readers feel to not only the main protagonists, but also the supporting cast.

For me personally, this would be a four-star review because I enjoyed it a lot and was invested in the characters, but there were a few tropes and clichés that made some points a little too predictable. However, I'm not the target audience for this YA & Teen book, and taking that into consideration, I think this book solidly delivers for that market, and I've given it five-stars.

Will I read future books in this series to see how it progresses? You bet!

Thanks to Red Moon Publishing and NetGalley for providing me with access to the ARC to read.

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"The Harlequin's Legacy" by Andrés Rosas Holt is a compelling novel about identity and love, exploring how the past shapes our present. The characters and emotional depth make it an engagingly rich read.

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Aimed at a YA audience, The Harlequin’s Legacy is an engaging coming-of-age story surrounding three children: Pascal the dreamer, Paloma the leader, and Pierrot the ever-silent reader. Throughout the first installment of the series, the group must unveil the strange events happening in their orphanage and the growing number of children disappearing in their city, Pivot.

There is a lot to love in this book - a vibrant carnival aesthetic, interesting magical enemies to fight our heroes on their quest, a heartwarming found-family dynamic between the main cast, and an overarching plot that promises an exciting sequel. As well, the mini illustrations at the start of each chapter are beautifully drawn and incredibly useful for envisioning different settings and backdrops.

While the plot can sometimes steer into predictable situations and twists, I believe it suits the YA audience and did not diminish my reading experience. My biggest gripe with this book is a lack of focus on Paloma and Pierrot as main characters; Pascal’s backstory is largely intertwined with the overarching plot, but Paloma and Pierrot’s felt largely ignored (other than the occasional mention or use to justify their actions without substantial development). I hope to see their characters become more fleshed out in the coming installments.

I will absolutely be keeping tabs on this series as it continues to come out! Thank you to Netgalley and Red Moon Publishing for a copy of the book!

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